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It depends on the type of strings you are using, the quality of the guitar and the gauge of the strings. If the strings are, say Ernie Ball, then there's no reason why unless one of the other answers apply. However, if they were cheap brands like Martin strings then the chances are that they weren't made to a good standard and will never sound right. My solution to this would be to buy some better strings such as Ernie Ball or Rotosound.

If the guitar's quality isn't great then it may be that the neck has warped or bent which means the strings will be touching the fretboard (that would also mean a buzzing noise and high action further down the fretboard) it will make a sort of banana shape if this is the case, to check look down the neck from the headstock, and then adjust the truss rod carefully.

If the strings are a heavier gauge than what you usually use, then it will have bent the neck, so adjust it accordingly, but if they are lighter than before then you'll have to adjust it the other way. Be careful if you're inexperienced at it, or you might snap/crack the neck.

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